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These Foolish Things

Music Eric Maschwitz, Harry Link, Holt Marvell, Jack Strachey Written 1936 Recordings2 1,266 total song plays

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Performance 1

These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) [1936] – Jack Strachey, Harry Link, Holt Marvell

May 31, 2026

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“These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)” was written in 1936 with words by Eric Maschwitz (as Holt Marvell) and music by Jack Strachey and Harry Link. The song became a beloved standard, first popularized by Leslie Hutchinson and later recorded by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. Its poetic lyrics capture everyday images – from a cigarette that bears a lipstick’s traces to the sound of a fairground – as reminders of love. Here, Jason Paul performs “These Foolish Things” with acoustic guitar and voice, offering a stripped-down take on one of the most romantic ballads in the Great American Songbook. 👉 Quiz: What’s a fairground? Listen comment! 👇 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net

These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) was written in 1936 by Jack Strachey, Harry Link, and Holt Marvell. First introduced through British revue and dance band culture, the song quickly entered the international standard repertoire and became especially associated with reflective late-night vocal performances. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Bryan Ferry, Nat King Cole, and Sam Cooke, reflecting its long life across jazz, pop, and torch song traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) Written by: Jack Strachey, Harry Link & Holt Marvell (1936) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar

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